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Llorentty Soliz

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“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the Secretary-General and Mr. Prendergast for their briefings. We have listened carefully to both and we agree that corruption erodes the economy, weakens Government institutions and enables other, related crimes, such as money-laundering and international transfers of illegally derived funds, often used to finance mechanisms in support of terrorist activities. Similarly, corruption undermines the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular Goal 16, regarding the building of robust institutions, a challenge from which no State is exempt. However, the fact that corruption affects all States to varying degrees does not indicate that it constitutes a threat to international peace and security per se.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“Finally, while underscoring this matter is the responsibility of the Security Council and its 15 members, as the Permanent Representative ofPeru said, the permanent members bear particular responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. We can only hope that in their decision-making it is not their military interests that prevail but rather the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.”
2018-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8345 (2018) · source
“It is up to the Syrian people to freely determine their future and their political leadership in a context of sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. We must therefore continue supporting the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria. In conclusion, we stress that there can be no military solution to the conflict in Syria and the only alternative is through an inclusive political process of dialogue negotiated, agreed and led by the Syrian people through the implementation of the final statement of the Syrian National Dialogue Congress, held in Sochi in January, and the establishment of a constitutional committee, a process that should be facilitated by the United Nations in keeping with the Geneva process and in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015).”
2018-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8345 (2018) · source
“Moreover, we underscore that any returns must be voluntary, unimpeded, dignified and secure. We reiterate the importance that all parties respect their obligations under international law, especially international humanitarian law. When we say "all parties", we intend what was noted by the representative of Equatorial Guinea: not only those States directly involved but also those States financing the armed groups present in Idlib. We must ensure the protection of civilians, schools and hospitals. It is imperative that such civilian objects not be used as the targets for attacks, and likewise the workforce of the various humanitarian agencies on the ground must be protected. We reject any attempts to split up Syria.”
2018-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8345 (2018) · source
“We believe that any effort or measure to combat terrorism necessarily requires protecting civilian lives, including complying with obligations under international law, including the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant international conventions and protocols. We are keen to hear the suggestions of Mr. De Mistura with regard to protecting civilians. We stress the need to ensure that populated areas and the entire territory are cleared of explosive remnants of war, including in the city of Raqqa. That is a crucially important and urgent task, not only to reduce the risks posed to the delivery of humanitarian assistance but also since steps must be taken to avoid fatalities among medical crews, humanitarian workers and ultimately the civilian population as they return to their cities of origin, including in Idlib province.”
2018-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8345 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we believe that there is an urgent need to fully implement resolution 2401 (2018). We hope that the meeting taking place among the signatories of the Astana agreements will shed light on how the Security Council can meet its aspirations. We call on the parties to continue to monitor the implementation of those agreements. We reiterate that we must prevent the escalation of violence and instead provide humanitarian assistance to the 2.1 million civilians in need in Idlib. Ongoing coordination is essential in order to facilitate better access for humanitarian convoys, including the cross- border convoys.”
2018-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8345 (2018) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation would like to thank the Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, and the Director of Operations and Advocacy in the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. John Ging, for their briefings. We understand their immense responsibility. Let me reiterate my delegation's full support for their work. Once again, we underscore our concerns about the possible escalation ofviolence in Idlib - a city home to, as mentioned earlier, approximately 3 million people, of whom 1.4 million are internally displaced. Many are children who could face internal displacement. That could lead to a humanitarian disaster and increase the number of people who have lost their lives to the conflict over the past eight years.”
2018-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8345 (2018) · source
“The response to the problems of Nicaragua must be provided by the Nicaraguans themselves within the framework of the rule of law.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“To that I would add that, in addition to democracy, justice, truth and peace, it is absolutely essential that States be free of interference and interventionism. How many millions of dollars have been earmarked to finance opposition groups in Nicaragua? What is the source of those millions of dollars to finance instability in countries such as Nicaragua? Moreover, in speaking of the multilateral system, we also need to consider the enforcement of unilateral sanctions, which are violations of international law. If the international community truly wishes to help Nicaragua to resolve its problems, it must do so in the framework of the Charter of the United Nations. It must respect Nicaragua's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, while also condemning any interference, interventionism or policy of regime change.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“We need only consider what happened in regions such as the Middle East. As we have said on many occasions, in Libya, Syria and in Iraq these policies have created the worst situations in this century. What is the true interest? The true interest is to promote situations of instability and to exploit them to change regimes and to control natural resources. That is the key objective. We listened closely to the briefing given by the Chief of Staff to the Secretary General of the Organization of American States, and we agree with him on several of the issues, including with respect to the fact that it is not just Nicaragua but all countries of our region and the world that need democracy, justice, truth and peace.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“The real interest of the United States is not the defence of democracy; were it so it would not employ double standards or give speeches about defending democracy while at the same time financing coups d'etat and destabilizing democratically elected Governments. The real interest is not in defending human rights; otherwise States claiming to do so would sign all the international agreements under our system on defending and promoting human rights. If human rights were the real reason, the United States would not have abandoned the Human Rights Council, one of the greatest achievements of our system. If it were really about human rights torture would not be promoted and asylum seekers would not be put in jail, giving rise to the inhumane separation of parents from their children. The recent history of interventionism is a long one.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“It could be said that there has not been a moment in its history in which Nicaragua has not been subject to intervention, abuse, interference and threats. In fact, as the representative of the Russian Federation aptly reminded us, in 1986 the International Court of Justice, one of the main organs of our system, found the United States responsible for "training, arming, equipping, financing and supplying the contra forces, to the detriment of the Nicaraguan republic infringing upon the obligation incumbent upon it under customary international law not to intervene in the affairs of another state". Interventionism, interference and the financing of opposition groups constitute the big elephant in the room that is not discussed in this Chamber.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“Mercenary invasion was followed by military invasion when the United States Marines invaded Nicaragua in 1912, where they remained until 1933 when the rebellion of Augusto Cesar Sandino managed to expel them from the country. Later, the United States left in power the national guard headed by Anastasio Somoza - one of the cruellest dictatorships ever in Latin America - who governed for the benefit of himself and his family for more than 40 years, with the full financial, economic and military support of that country. When, in 1979, the Sandinista National Liberation Front finally managed to defeat the Somoza dictatorship, the United States intervened again, arming and supporting the contras and sabotaging the Nicaraguan economy until it almost destroyed it. That is why history is important.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“This approach undermines multilateralism, saps the momentum of preventive diplomacy, puts dialogue between the parties further out of reach and violates the principles of sovereignty and equality among States. Not to agree with the representative of the United Kingdom when she referred to history, but history is indeed very important. Not only does it make it possible for us to have perspective on what is happening, but it lets us learn relevant lessons. Regrettably, Nicaragua's history over the course of almost two centuries has been marked by the interventionist obsession of the United States. It is worth mentioning the lunacy of the incursion by the mercenary William Walker who, supported by American businessmen and politicians, invaded Nicaragua militarily and proclaimed himself President of Nicaragua in 1856.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“Bolivia opposed the holding of this meeting based on the Charter of the United Nations, which clearly establishes the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of Member States. We also oppose the manipulation of agenda items whose legitimate purpose is to support cooperation mechanisms with regional organizations to serve as an umbrella under which everything can fit. We oppose the manipulation of the Secretary- General's strategy for preventive diplomacy for purposes far removed from helping to alleviate a crisis situation, which in fact serves to make the situation worse by trying to put a Member State on the stand as accused and giving the right to take the floor to persons who represent only a single point ofview on the conflict.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“By way of a review of the events, the mobilizations in Nicaragua took place in April and May. The Nicaraguan State resorted to legal and constitutional domestic mechanisms to pacify the country and called for a national dialogue with the mediation of the Catholic Church, all with the primary aim of pacifying Nicaragua and identifying and bringing to justice those responsible for farming and perpetrating the violence. All of us are aware of the regrettable toll of hundreds of people killed or wounded. We are convinced that, with the efforts by Nicaragua's democratic institutions, those responsible will be duly identified, tried and punished to the fullest extent of the law.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“Likewise, Bolivia believes that the argument for addressing the situation in Nicaragua today under Article 34 of the Charter of the United Nations is not applicable, for no dispute or situation is being investigated that could lead to international friction or give rise to a dispute whose continuance could endanger the maintenance of international peace and security, since at present the reality in Nicaragua is relatively calm. Along the same lines, in accordance with Article 54 ofthe Charter of the United Nations, regional bodies shall keep the Security Council informed of activities undertaken or being contemplated under regional arrangements for the maintenance of international peace and security. None of those conditions are met when one considers the situation in Nicaragua.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“This is a place for considering matters related to threats to international peace and security, and Nicaragua does not constitute any kind of threat to the region or the world. The members of the Security Souncil, in particular its permanent members, have the responsibility of avoiding turning this organ into an instrument for political or ideological ends. We therefore think it absurd that, under the theme "regional and subregional cooperation", our attention is being drawn to the internal situation of a Member State of this Organization.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, allow me to join in the expressions of gratitude and congratulations to Ambassador Pierce and her team on their steering of the presidency of the Security Council last month. I also wish you and your delegation, Madam President, the greatest success this month. It is also a privilege for me to join in welcoming His Excellency Mr. Denis Moncada Colindres, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nicaragua, a fraternal country. I also wish to welcome someone whom I consider as a personal friend, Mr. Gonzalo Koncke, Chief of Staff to the Secretary General of the Organization of American States. I take the floor to reiterate our rejection of the holding of today's meeting in the Security Council.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“The same goes for other topics that are, of course, important. I should also say that we will be leaving the Security Council in a few weeks, and we are concerned about the possibility that we are giving the Security Council more power than the Charter of the United Nations itself entrusts to it. That would weaken the multilateral system and empower an organ that, as we have said many times before, is not democratic or transparent and in many cases does not represent the interests of the entire membership.”
2018-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8339 (2018) · source
“We support the policy of the Secretary-General with regard to preventive diplomacy, but preventive diplomacy must be used within a framework of respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States Members of the United Nations and where all States are on an equal footing. Furthermore, as we have said clearly in the past, the work being done by regional and subregional organizations is very important, but the Security Council should limit its efforts to addressing cases that represent a threat to international peace and security. The United Nations system is broad. It is not limited to the Security Council. If there is a situation related to human rights, we have the Human Rights Council, and the membership as a whole elects the members of the Human Rights Council.”
2018-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8339 (2018) · source
“We agree with a majority of the chosen topics but, as we have expressed throughout the drafting of the provisional programme of work, we believe that the desired meeting under the item of cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security with regard to the situation in Nicaragua should not be addressed within the Security Council primarily because, as we have expressed on other items, the situation in Nicaragua does not constitute a threat to international peace and security. We believe that it is important for the Security Council to clearly adhere to what is stated in the Charter of the United Nations, which is that its primary responsibility is to maintain international peace and security.”
2018-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8339 (2018) · source
“Others include Haiti, the adoption of a draft resolution and the possibility of expanding the mandate of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, as well as the issue of South Sudan and the proposal of the presidency of convening a meeting during the high-level week to discuss the situation in Iran, among many others.”
2018-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8339 (2018) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): I wish to join you, Madam President, in congratulating and thanking the delegation of the United Kingdom for its work during its presidency of the Security Council last month. I wish you, Madam President, and your team every success in your work on behalf of the entire Council. I thank you for your team's work for the drafting of the provisional programme of work. I see that we have a rather broad agenda covering many topics this month. Some of them are related to my region.”
2018-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8339 (2018) · source
“We call on the entire international community to act decisively in the struggle against this scourge, using all the means provided by the Charter of the United Nations to fulfil the commitments undertaken in the framework of international law and the resolutions of the Security Council.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“In that light, we reiterate that all of the efforts deployed by the Security Council and our Organization to counter terrorism must enjoy the greatest possible support and participation of Member States and aim to strengthen the capacity of States both in the domain of prevention and in counter-terrorism efforts, in full respect of the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of States. Likewise, accountability before the law is vital so that those responsible for committing such criminal acts are duly investigated, prosecuted and punished with the greatest severity, pursuant to international law. In that regard, my delegation once again expresses its strong support for the transparent and balanced implementation of the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy and its four pillars.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“It is also crucial that the international community focus its efforts on investigating whether terrorist groups have access to tax havens and to take joint actions to eliminate them. We must also strengthen States' capacities to fight decisively against money-laundering and the financing ofterrorism. To that end, the cooperation, joint work and assistance of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate are, of course, of paramount importance.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“In addition, the link between terrorist groups and transnational criminal organizations associated with crimes such as people smuggling, trafficking in persons and the smuggling of weapons, ammunition, oil, its by- products and cultural and heritage assets is increasingly evident, since by perpetrating such crimes those organizations gather economic resources and legitimize them through money-laundering and other mechanisms that seek to undermine or to eliminate State control. We must identify these networks and payment mechanisms so as to take concrete actions to eliminate the capacity of these criminal and terrorist organizations to avail themselves of economic and financial resources.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“The fight against and the prevention of terrorism must also focus on implementing measures of development, inclusion and dialogue, as established by pillars I and II of the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy. Similarly, the implementation of resolutions 2178 (2014) and 2396 (2017), which propose parameters to deal with the problem of foreign terrorist fighters, take on particular importance when drafting strategies and taking decisions.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“Rather, they are the product of a process of ideological radicalization and, once on the ground, of military training in handling weapons and explosive devices, including improvised explosive devices, which, according to the report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/770), and as Ms. Cook noted, has even involved entire families, including women and children. It is therefore necessary to realize that the most influential factors in recruiting people are linked to their socioeconomic situation and their vulnerability when presented with promises of material and personal benefits, as well as claims of ideological or sectarian beliefs. That must of course go hand in hand with an analysis and assessment of the structural causes of the rise of terrorism, which include regime-change policies and interventionism.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“As has been noted, a clear example of the threat represented by terrorism can be seen in foreign terrorist fighters, whose return to their countries of origin and their movement across areas of conflict are a source of concern that calls for greater action on the part of States. The fact that since 2011 more than 30,000 combatants from approximately 100 countries have travelled primarily to Syria and Iraq demonstrates the magnitude of the problem, all the more so given the increasing victories in eliminating Da'esh. It is important to bear in mind that foreign terrorist fighters did not emerge suddenly or spontaneously.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“The threat posed by terrorism and extremism has surpassed local and regional dimensions to become a global problem that represents one of the greatest challenges facing the international community today, particularly because terrorist groups and organizations have developed capacities to coordinate their criminal acts through various platforms, including digital ones, as well as to recruit people remotely using different means and narratives. In light of that, it is necessary to reiterate that terrorism cannot, and should not, be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group. Such characteristics should not be used to justify for any reason measures to combat or to prevent terrorism.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State ofBolivia) (spoke in Spanish): It is a true pleasure to have you, Sir, preside over this Security Council meeting. My delegation is grateful for the briefings today by Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General of the Office of Counter-Terrorism, and by Ms. Michele Coninsx, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, to whom we reiterate our greatest support for their important work. We also appreciate the informative presentation by Ms. Joana Cook of the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“Finally, my delegation, after hearing the report of the Special Envoy, reiterates, as our other colleagues have done, its fullest support for his efforts at mediation and the promotion of dialogue, and, of course, our firm support for the convening of the conference to be held in Geneva in September.”
2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source
“It is vital that the parties abide by the presidential statements of 15 June 2017 (S/PRST/20l7/7) and 15 March 2018 (S/PRST/2018/5) and fully implement resolution 2216 (2015), without any preconditions, in order to ensure the resumption of dialogue, the immediate cessation of all hostilities and a good-faith commitment to a negotiation process leading to a political solution that meets the needs and aspirations of the Yemeni people, in the framework of respect for their sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. We reiterate to all parties the importance ofensuring that ports and airports and the access routes thereto remain fully operational, especially Al-Hudaydah and Saleef ports and Sana'a airport, as they are lifelines for the survival of the population.”
2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source
“We therefore reject and condemn any indiscriminate attack against the civilian population, including the launching ofmissiles, the laying ofanti-personnel mines and air strikes against civilian infrastructure, including public spaces, health-care facilities and residences. We call on the parties and actors involved to comply with the provisions of resolution 2286 (2016), on the protection of civilians and medical personnel in armed conflict, and refrain from using the civilian population, humanitarian personnel and health-care facilities as military targets. All parties must meet their obligations under international humanitarian law and ensure the safe and unimpeded access of humanitarian assistance.”
2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source
“As we heard in the briefing, Al-Hudaydah is the centre of gravity of the war. We express our deep concern at and condemn the indiscriminate air strikes and bombings carried out in the past month against civilian and medical facilities throughout the country. Today, as other members of the Council noted, there were attacks against a market and a hospital in the city of Al-Hudaydah, which killed many people and wounded a number of others. We are particularly alarmed by the structural damage caused to health-care, water and sanitation facilities in At-Tuhadat, Zabid and Saada. That damage and the possible interruption in water and sanitation services increases the threat of a massive cholera outbreak, with devastating humanitarian consequences.”
2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source
“Moreover, according to a report by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees dated 31 July, the indiscriminate attacks on the districts of Al-Tuhayat and Zabid, in Al-Hudaydah governorate, resulted in more than 59 civilian casualties during the first half of the month of July. Unfortunately, 50 per cent of the incidents were caused by airstrikes, followed by shelling. The impact in the short and medium term of an attack against or an interruption in Al-Hudaydah port operations delivering humanitarian assistance and imported goods could be devastating for the more than 20 million people who need such assistance in order to survive. As the country is on the verge of famine, an attack against or the closing of Al-Hudaydah port would mean condemning those people to die of starvation.”
2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source
“Our delegation has consistently stated in the Council its belief that there can be no military solution to the conflict in Yemen. We are concerned by the increase in violence in various cities around the country, in particular in Al-Hudaydah governorate. As Mr. Griffiths stated so eloquently, (Spoke in English) "the pace of war has increased". (Spoke in Spanish) Moreover, Mr. Ging's report made clear the fact that the humanitarian situation is unravelling. According to a UNICEF report of 31 July, the incidents that affected civilians during the military campaign in Al-Hudaydah governorate have led to the displacement of more than 121,000 people, who lost their means of subsistence and now depend completely on humanitarian assistance to survive.”
2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source
“Mr. Llorenty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): First and foremost, Madam President, I should like, on behalf of my delegation, to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council and pledge our full support to you. I, too, wish to congratulate the delegation of Sweden for having so successfully and professionally guided the work of the Council last month. My delegation would like also to express its appreciation for the briefing by the Special Envoy for Yemen, Mr. Griffiths, and reiterates its support for his efforts to bring about a peaceful solution to the conflict in Yemen. We are also grateful for the informative briefing delivered by the Director of the Coordination and Response Division ofthe Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. John Ging.”
2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source
“Lastly, the challenges concerning this issue are many, but we can state that this peace process is the most important in the history of Colombia and requires the continued support of the international community not only to consolidate stable and lasting peace, but above all it must continue with the leadership and the political will that has been shown thus far.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source
“The importance of promoting and supporting a gender and ethnic perspective in realizing productive projects deserves to be mentioned. In that regard, the adoption of the strategy for the long- term reintegration of former combatants, covering an eight-year period until 2026, will provide the incoming Government with a plan ensuring a sustainable economic future for ex-combatants. My delegation hopes for the successful outcome of discussions and negotiations currently under way between the Government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army. We are grateful for the contribution of the Republic of Cuba in this and other peace initiatives in our region.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source
“Thirdly, concerning the modest progress made in the area of economic reintegration, we welcome the issuance of a decree enabling access to landownership for former FARC members organized in cooperatives. Although that is an essential step forward, more than a year and a half have passed without that part of the agreement having been realized. It is necessary to ensure timely access to that benefit and move forward in the implementation process of the decree on cooperatives, as only 8 of 70 such projects are reportedly operating, according to the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/723). Similarly, additional supportis needed forproductive projects and income-generating opportunities for former FARC combatants - a situation complicated by the fact that thousands of ex-members are scattered throughout the country.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source
“Secondly, there is a feeling of uncertainty and fear among former FARC combatants with respect to legal and political guarantees. Although it is a historical fact that eight members of the FARC political party have assumed their respective seats among the ten that were created for them in the Congress, the controversies resulting from the transitional justice system became more acute during the reporting period, partially owing to the detention of J esus Santrich. Undoubtedly, that fact has created frustration among former FARC members. We therefore believe that is essential to respect the spirit of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace with regard to the Special Jurisdiction for Peace.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source
“First, concerning the murders of social leaders, former FARC members and human rights defenders, we are deeply concerned about and condemn such acts of violence. Despite efforts made, it is necessary to work even harder to extend the presence of public order beyond territorial reintegration areas, as well as to consolidate a State presence in areas formerly under FARC control. We urgently call for pursuing investigations to find those responsible and for the courts to punish them to the full extent of the law. We would be remiss if we did not mention and commend political leaders' unanimous support for the pact of repudiation of violence against social leaders, as it demonstrates unity in responding to such acts.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source
“Bolivia would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Ivan Duque on his election as President of the Republic of Colombia. We reiterate our sincerest wishes for his success and reaffirm the brotherly bonds that link our countries. We know that the challenges ahead are many, but I believe that I speak for everyone when I say that both the Latin America and Caribbean region and the rest of the international community, as a whole, are committed to working with Colombia, for which consolidating stable and lasting peace is an imperative. Clearly, the present situation presents a very complicated landscape. I will refer to the issues that my country believes to be of concern at this time.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source
“The agreement not only establishes an understanding between the two parties to end the violence, but also offers an opportunity to address the fundamental problems in Colombia comprehensively, and seeks to eliminate the deep and historical differences between rural areas and cities, poverty, inequality and the absence of the State in areas affected by the conflict. That is why continuing the process is a priority. It should be noted that during the recent holding of elections, as some of my colleagues have mentioned, there was wide voter participation among citizens in an environment marked by calm that had never been seen before. In our opinion, that demonstrates the benefits of the peace process, which benefit not only one sector, but the entirety of Colombian society and the region.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source
“Furthermore, it is worth underscoring the significant progress made in the area of humanitarian demining. To date, more than 264 municipalities have been declared mine-free, which represents 40 per cent of the total number of municipalities. Every situation is different, but if we compare the process at hand with various issues that we deal with daily in the Council, we know from experience that merely consolidating a definitive ceasefire takes years to become a reality. That gives us an idea of how much basic progress has been made thanks to the leadership and the political will of President Juan Manuel Santos Calderon and the FARC. The Government has established institutions and developed an important legal framework aimed at implementing what is, by all accounts, an ambitious peace agreement.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source
“Since the signing of the final Agreement, in 2016, the peace process in Colombia has yielded positive results that are unprecedented in any other peace process. These include a definitive ceasefire between the Government and the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP); the laying down of weapons by FARC-EP; the setting up of a new political party, the People's Alternative Revolutionary Force (FARC), its participation in the 2018 electoral process and the assumption by its representatives of their new legislative posts; and a reduction in the level of violence in the country. According to the Victims Unit, prior to 2012 clashes had led to an estimated 3,000 deaths per year. Since the signing of the agreement in 2017, 78 fatalities have been recorded.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation would like to echo our colleagues by first of all warmly welcoming the presence here of His Excellency the Vice-President of the Republic of Colombia, Oscar Naranjo, and of the Permanent Representative of Colombia, Maria Emma Mejia Ve'lez. They have contributed to writing one of the most outstanding pages of the history of not only Colombia, but also our region. We also welcome the presence of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jean Arnault, and we thank him for his briefing and for his tireless work on behalf of our Organization in Colombia. We also welcome the presence at this meeting ofa number of colleagues from my region - ambassadors who are closely following the progress made on this issue in our work here in the Council.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source